Question

The Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur in Karnataka was built in the 17th Century.
A. True
B. False

Answer 1

Hint:
Gol Gumbaz is the world-famous monument in Vijayapura. It is the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah who ruled during 1627–1657. It is the second-largest dome ever built and it is next in size only to the St Peter's Basilica in Rome. The main attraction in this monument is its central chamber, where every sound is echoed seven times exactly.

Complete solution:
Gol Gumbaz was built by Mohammed Adil Shah, who was the Sultan of Bijapur and the seventh ruler of the Adil Shahi dynasty. It was built during the year 1656. It is the imposing structure of national importance. Its name is based on the roots from the words Gola Gummata. Its meaning is the circular dome. This monument is known as the Taj Mahal of South India. So it was built in the 17th century.

Additional Information:
This is the most important monument in the Bijapur of Karnataka state. It is the circular dome and is the second largest dome in the world. Its diameter is 124 feet. Its total height is 51 meter.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note:
 Inside this mausoleum, there is a circular gallery. It is right below the tomb. This is known as the whispering gallery due to its unique structure. It was built in such a way that a small whisper gets amplified again and again. This is carried across the distance of more than 40 meters in the vast dome. These whispers can be heard clearly.